As the rooms of modern schools become more multifunctional and flexible, the classroom furniture inside of these rooms need to be able to adapt and suit a range of activities as well.
In addition to independent work desks, when a student's own desk is able to easily join up with other desks for the purposes of group work, this makes reconfiguring the tables for different lesson plans or tests a breeze. In addition to being practical writing surfaces, these desks have excellent storage spaces for students. There are also some great examples of classroom storage, since there is always a need for educators to store supplies for arts and crafts, paper, writing utensils and books.
35 Classroom Furniture Pieces
From Pop-Up Productivity Cabinets to Ergonomic Student Seating:
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3-in-1 Furniture
The #006 SideSeat by PROOFF is a Seat, Desk and Storage in One
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Flat Folding Furniture
These Convenient Folding Chairs Are an Artistic Furniture Solution
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Pop-Up Productivity Cabinets
The Envelope Mobile Workstation is Supplementary Classroom Furniture
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Playfully Versatile Desks
The You and Me Table Can Be Used for Ping-Pong Games or Regular Work
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Contemporary Contrasting Furniture
Akin Collection by Anny Wang is Full of Texture and Color
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Groove-Framed Foldable Tables
The Lucy Folding Table Reorients its Legs Through Wooden Channels
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Net-Bottomed Benches
L'Amaca Desk Incorporates Stretchy Webbing for Miscellaneous Storage Beneath
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Minimalist Cubby Boxes
Thomas Zukowski Creates a Childlike Way to Display and Store Possessions
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Naturalistic School Furniture
The Flowerssori Montessori Furniture Encourages Kids to Explore
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Modular Classroom Furnishings
Verb by Steelcase Encourages Daily Engagement from Students
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Childish Plywood Stools
The WEAMO Kids Furniture is Colorful, Comfortable and Durable
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Chair-Table Compounds
The UNStudio 'SitTable' Redefines the Work Surface and Seat
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Re-Imagined School Workstations
The Home Desk by Julie Arrive is Designed for Adults
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Modular School Furniture
The Synthesis Collaborative Desk is Made for Both Individuals and Groups
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Aluminum Forked Seating
The Maybe Chair by Andrea Borgogni is Simple and Industrial
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Educational Kid Furniture
The Richard Lampert Children 2011 Collection Stimulates Young Minds
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Movement-encouraging School Chairs
Pro by Konstantin Grcic is Made with Squirmy Kids in Mind
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Sharable Bifold Desktops
Slate2 by Kimberly Andersson Encourages the Communal Aspect of Learning
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Colorful Classroom Chairs
Eco-Friendly One-Piece Plastic 'QDesk' Brings School to Life
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Ergonomic Student Seating
The 'Ray' School Chair Design is Meant to Improve Posture in Class
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Sleek Retro School Desks
This Retro Bureau Has a Clever Hydraulic Soft Close System
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Contemporary Classroom Chairs
The Node Chair is Designed With the Modern School in Mind
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Modernized Old School Escritoires
The Comfortable Desk Has Evolved to Accommodate Adaptability
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Contemporary Classroom Furniture
The Tools at Schools Collection is Comfortable and Utilitarian
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Ladder-Like Curiosity Cabinets
Stilleven by Valentin Garal is Made for Those Who Like to Collect
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Sky-imitating Ceiling Panels
These Bright Ceiling Panel Lights Imitate a Lively Sunny Day
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Ornate Branched Bookcases
This Tree Bookcase is a Whimsical Way to Store Your Favorite Reads
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Chalkboard-Infused Tables
The Iko Children's Desk is Perfect for Collaboration
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Flipped Out Furniture
There Are No Problems with the Flip Table by No Problem
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Hollow Sheltering Seats
The Nest (1:2:3:4) Chair is Modeled After the Matryoshka Nesting Doll
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Paint-Dipped Perches
The Holy Stool Collection Presents Delightfully Pigmented Legs
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Furled Felt Partitions
The Tiipii Space Divider Acts as a Soft Separation Between Parts of a Room
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Acrylic Top Tables
Minis by Peter Johansen is Changeable and Lightweight
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Modular Cafeteria Makeovers
Sophie Francon and Francois Mangeol Reinvent the Wheel
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Natural Disaster Safety Desks
The 'Earthquake Proof Table' is Lightweight but Sturdy
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Carpentry Off-Cut Furniture
The Wood-con-fusion Series by Eli Chissick is Made out of Scraps
Tablet Stand Side Tables
The Nomad Nightstand Keeps Your Prized Possessions at Close at Hand
Adaptable Timber Tables
ETC Tables Let You Figure Out Their Optimal Functions
Fashionably Smart Furniture
The Clique Editions Mixes Household Materials with Electronics
Concealed Cabinet Escritoires
Wall Desk is a Space-Saving Storage System Doubling as a Workstation
3-in-1 Furniture
The #006 SideSeat by PROOFF is a Seat, Desk and Storage in One
Shelf-Incorporated Seating
OpenBook by TILT Provides a Peaceful Reading Area
Adaptable Desk Armchairs
Multifunctional Hully Can Be Mirrored and Flipped for Work Private Nook
Glue-Avoiding Chairs
The PEG Chair by Paul Loebach Does Not Require Glue
Organic Arbor Illuminators
These Bichos Lights by Martinho Pita Celebrate Unique Craftsmanship
Customizable Component Escritoires
The Homework Desk Can Be Freely Assembled for Specific Needs
House-Shaped Shelving Units
The Citybook Modular Bookcase Makes a Chaotic Community
Built-In Laptop Stand Desks
The Biuro Table by Marc Tran Promotes Better Ergonomic Position
Subtly Curved Seating
The Alvo Stool for Urbancase is Completely Made by Hand
Majestic Monarch Chairs
Eduardo García Campos’ Chairs are Inspired by the Monarch Butte
Multi-Functional Height-Adjusting Desks
The Pavos Table by Schulte Design Raises in One Spot
Hi-Tech Hydration Units
The S2 Water Appliance Takes Care of All of Your H20 Drinking Needs
Private Height-Adjustable Desks
The Tyde Table by Vitra Encourages Standing in Office Settings
Comic-Like Cabinets
The Wrongwoods Night Table Seems to Have Been Extruded Out of 2D
Curling Shelving Units
Bookworm by Atelier 010 Curves Organically Against the Wall
Sleek Storage-Equipped Desks
The Covet Desk is a Great Way to Keep All Your Necessities Handy
Split Timber Seating
These Branch Stools Feature the Beautiful and Once-Desired Y-Shaped Boughs
Afternoon Nap Bunk Desks
This Ingenious Desk Design Allows Users to Nap Under Their Work Space
Naturalistic Work Desks
Tom Schuster's Desk Design Has a Rocky Surface That Holds Tech Gadgets
Convo-Encouraging Coffee Tables
The Pillow Talk Table Was Made to Make Communication Comfortable
Math-Inspired Furniture
The Fibonacci Cabinet Modernizes the Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Lounging Desktop Designs
The Desk by Minna Magnusson Redefines the Furniture User's Interaction
Overlapping Wood Grain Furniture
The Wrap Extending Dining Table by Ebra Folz is Minimalist
Cork-Made Sofas
The Corques Sofa by Lucie Koldova is Made from Distinct Materials
Four-in-One Furniture Designs
Fanny Adam Creates a Single Piece for Small Spaces
Ribbed Flatpack Furniture
The kerFchair by Boris Goldberg Employs a Different Bending Technique
Scotland Summers Furniture
The Bothy Collection by Caledonia Silva is Timelessly Modern
Architectural Mesh Furniture
Patricia Urquiola Expanded Metal Mesh for This Collection for Kettal
Tranquil Barn Abodes
This Renovated Barn House in Spain is Charming and Unique
Militaristic Leather Furnishings
The Campaign Furniture Collection is Inspired by Himalayans
Net-Bottomed Benches
L'Amaca Desk Incorporates Stretchy Webbing for Miscellaneous Storage Beneath
Y-Shaped Furniture Legs
The La Redoute Collection by A+A Cooren is Modern and Minimalist
Art Deco-Inspired Couches
Jeremie by Eric Berthes is a Colorful Seating Option
Organized TV Trays
Caddy is a TV Tray Table to Keep Tablets, Remotes, Phones & Drinks Neat
Playfully Practical Furniture
Meanwhile Curiosities by Epiforma Rethinks Typical Functions
Quirky Clamped Cubbies
The Twist Me! Bookcase Encloses a Vice to Keep Your Novels From Tipping
Art-Inspired Sculptural Seats
Designer Benjamin Nordsmark Creates Dramatic Chair Designs
Crook Storage Units
Corner Shelf by Kim Hyung Geun Fits into Closed and Open Angles
Remarkable Multi-Purpose Chairs
These Cleverly Designed Chairs Offer More Than Comfortable Seating
Privacy Screen Tables
Bram Boo's Mate Table is an Unusual Piece of Privacy Screen Furniture
14 Convenient Multipurpose Furniture Pieces
From Stacked Storage to Pop-Up Productivity Cabinets
DIY Ecosystem Furniture
Daniel Zeller Goes Green with an Illuminated Terrarium Desk
Cushioned Table Surfaces
The Daydreamer Desk by Nick DeMarco Lets People Work in Comfort
Minimalist Glass Tables
Loft by Hakan Gursu Does Not Show Hardware Details
Modern Geometric Lighting
Bec Brittain's Latest Designs Debuted During ICFF
Shredded Paper Furniture (UPDATE)
Jens Praet Creates a Fourth Edition for the Shredded Collection
Crafty Eclectic Homeware
littala’s Vintage Homeware Collection Debuted at Milan Design Week 2014
Praying Mantis Workstations
The Futuristic Nexus Technical Commandstation Facilitates Efficiency
Quirky Asymmetrical Escritoires
The Litho Desk Brings Formal Flair to the Commonly Bland Bureau
Laptop-Integrated Desks
Designer Nithin V Antony's C-Walker Fuses a PC Computer into a Desk
Crisp Triangulated Cubbies
Flip Bookshelf Comprises a Pair of Wedged Halves to Expose its Contents
Tethered Structure Tables
'On a String' Has an Apparent Fragility Despite a Substantial Stability
Rad Retrofitted Workstations
The Cabinet-Desk Reminds You of a Vintage Carrel with Modern Features
Spectral Ball Seating
The Recycled Silk Collection Has an Unexpected and Fantastic Freshness
Cubist Illuminating Niches
Corner Light Brings Bright Functionality to Underused Edges of Rooms
Private Portable Workspaces
The Buzzitemp Series of Office Cubicles Helps Improve Concentration
Carbon Fiber Sofas
This Eames Couch is Exotic, Modern and Strong
Wonderful Wedged Seating
The Pira Stool is Whimsically Capped with a Tapering Wooden Top
Ruffled Bucket Seating
The June Armchair by Lisa Hilland is Luxuriously Comfy
Flexible Body Chairs
The Body Chair by Kirsi Enkovaara Offers Flexible Seating
Petite A-Frame Perches
Stacks Stool Embodies Delightful Geometry, Enhancing Look and Practicality
Beastly Furniture
The Bear Table by Daniel Lewis Garcia is Shaped Like the Furry Animal
Laptop-Inspired Workstations
The Pop-Up Desk Might be Low-Tech But it Satisfies Your Office Needs
Customizable Designer Furniture
Open Source Furniture by Philippe Starck Can be Excitingly Tweaked
Vibrant Inverted Furniture
'InsideOut' from POLaRT Blends Classic and Contemporary Designs
Bare-Boned Benches
The T Chair Keeps Things Simple for a Superior Spinal Support
String-Assembled Escritoires
The Viva Desk is Made of Eco-Friendly Panels and Suede Strap Stitches
Mod Hollowed Furniture
The Bum Bum Collection by Eugeni Quitlet is Inspired by Musical Instruments
Double-Surfaced Desks
The Work Table 002 by Miguel De La Garza Keeps Things Clutter-Free
Sliding-Surface Escritoires
The Hidden Laptop Desk Shows that Small Workstations Can Be Efficient
Wonderfully Awkward Seating
The April Fools Stools Comprise Intriguing Abstracted Components
Adaptable Octagonal Furnishings
Modular Honeycomb Collection Combines into Movables of All Kinds
Crisply Crafted Escritoires
The Graft Desk by Derek Welsh Expresses its Details with Simplicity
Sixties Throwback Homewares
Irish Designer Orla Kiely Launches a Retro Homewares Collection
Crooked Timber Escritoires
The Bureau B011 Offers a Smooth Surface with Broken Lines Beneath
Planet-Powering Solar Satellites
IBM's Solar Magnifying Glass Could Power the Whole Planet
Multipurpose Work Stations
The Makkink and Bey #006 Side Seat is an All-in-One Office
Open Book Cubbies
'A Book Box' Uses Seldom-Read Stories as Cute Cabinet Doors
Simple Shoe-Inspired Seating
The Heel Chair by Nendo Has a Subtly Stylish Silhouette
Exercise Office Seating
The Wellness Ball is a Masterclass in Office Ergonomics
Mobile Standing Workstations
The Magazone Facilitates Improptu Productivity with Great Versatility
Sinuous Slumping Escritoires
The Doble Desk by Studio 06 Has a Sagging Lower Layer for Storage
Stationary-Inspired Furnishings
The Scalinatella Dining Table Features Paperclip Accents
Airy Furniture Exhibits
The Beyond Icons Collection by Aarhus School of Architecture is Ethereal
Compartmentalizing Escritoires
The Capa Desk Encourages Organization with its Cabinets and Drawers
Sophisticated Customizable Shelves
The Present Modular Shelving by Mocoloco Targets Small Spaces
Minimalist Rocking Chair Concepts
The Felix Chair by Frederic Richard for PER/USE is Contemporary
Lectern-Style Escritoires
The Long-Legged Higher Desk Encourages You to Work on Your Feet
Aquatic Water-Filled Bulbs
Light Your Home with These Water Balloon Light Bulbs
Adjustable Ergonomic Chairs
The Steelcase Gesture is an Adaptable Body Support Seat
Razor-Sharp Tables
The Panther Table by Maximilian Eicke is Streamlined and Lightfooted
Divergent Desktop Designs
The FFdesk Incorporates a Little Shelf That Drops Down from Its Top
Retractable Side Tables
The Appunto Folding Table is Fixed But Opens Up for As-Needed Availability
Angle-Mirrored Bookcases
The Lean Book Shelf by Monocomplex Sports an Ombre Color Palette
Contemporary Craft Tables
Y by Lehel Juhos Offers Crisp Modernd Design with a Charming Casualness
Geometric Jigsaw Chairs
Konstantin Achkov Models These Foldable Furniture Chairs After Puzzles
Cozy Domestic Carrels
The Vilfred Desk Establishes a Comfy Enclosed Space to Enable Productivity
Wall-Leaning Desks
Leonhard Pfeifer's Space-Saving Slope Desk is Designed to Rest Against Surfaces
Bottle Stopper Seating
The Purista Stool Has an Elegant Metal Frame with a Cushioning Cork Cap
Cheeky Buttocks Lamp Lights
Joseph Begley's Novelty Lamps Invite You to 'Slap It!'
Dimpled Timber Tables
The Maya Desk by James Melia Assumes an Organic Sculptural Form
Layered Stone Furnishings
Jonathan Zawada AFFORDANCES #1 Series is Sculpturally Ornate
Retro Gamer Shelving
Tetris Bookshelves by johloh can be Rearranged Just Like the Game
Contemporary Porch Furnishings
The V5 Rocker Chair is a Fresh Take on a Classic Design
Injection-Molded Furniture
The Kartell Collection by Philippe Starck Pushes Tech Boundaries
Visionary Furniture Designers
Shiro Kuramata Incorporated Artistic Whimsy into His Creations
Flat-Headed Desk Lights
The Leva Task Lamp by Massimo Los Ghini is Masculine and Minimalist
Pliéing Cork Perches
The Lovely Light Hans Stool Poses On its Tippy Toes
Handsome Half-Pipe Tables
This Writing Desk Deviates Delightfully from the Typical Flat Top
Refreshed Furniture Staples
The Eames Black Ash Lounge Chair & Ottoman Sports an Updated Colorway
Diaphanous Tiered Lighting
The Euler Lamp by Axo Light Looks Like a Jellyfish
Corset-Inspired Lamps
This Stylish Lamp Uses a Variety of Materials for a Seductive Ambience
Enfolding Asymmetrical Partitions
Cangiante is a Piece for Defining Spaces with Thickening Screens
Multifunctional Hollowed Hooks
The Cubby by Materious is Perfect for Small Spaces
Merchandise Tag-inspired Seating
The Label Chair by Felix Guyon is Stylish and Versatile
Sci-Fi Smuggler Bookcases
The Millennium Falcon Bookcase is Perfect for Storing History Books
Sheer Fabric Loungers
Slow Chair by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec Has an Airy Aesthetic
Practical Wireframe Perches
The Cage Chair Offers the Unexpected Freedom of Functional Flexibility
Invisible Virtual Computer Keyboards
This Computer Keyboard is Invisible to Everyone But Its User
Staked Backrest Seating
The Peg Chair by Nendo Comfortably Provides a Compact Perch
Magnetized Wooden Shelving
Clic by Francois Beautour is Made with Metal Objects in Mind
Clustered Tangram Lamps
The Ipan Lamp Can Be Bunched with Others for a Striking Optical Impression
Sculpturally Rotating Furniture
Samurai Cabinet by Sebastian Errazuriz Flutters Open Organically
Device-Charging Desk Lights
The LIM360 Lamp with USB Port is Ultra Thin and Practical
Fence-Inspired Storage Units
These Wall Storage Units Look Like Traditional White Picket Fences
Cane-Embedded Kitchen Tables
The Crutch Table by H220430 Makes a Comment on Product Longevity
Stretchy Coiled Shelving
This Magazine Rack by John Quan is Reminiscent of the Slinky
Wooden Lectern Lighting
These Handmade LZF Lamps Add Ambiance with a Built-In Book Stand
Inviting Expandable Seats
The Room for Two Stool Pulls Apart to Accommodate a Second Sitter